Daily Republican., 1887-12-06

wealthy, but he was . sound man,
possessing. as he had said, some nice !.
freehold property in the neighborhosd,
producing something like fifteen hun.
dred pounds year, and he was annu-
ally adding to Il. His first start bad
been through building society, but
he was in some employ, Mrs. Cornhill
did not know what 1t was, that occu-
|pied portion OF his time, and lie sci \
dom went out into society. and had
never been known until now to enter
tain any company.
"Qmte the wealthy bachelor" added
Mrs. Cornhill, with giggle, land
very much taken, apparently, within
. Mo- Etta's bright eyes,
Tba dinner was more massive than
I1elicate, and the walters were evil
Identity on pretty good terms with their
master, who winked as he gave his
orders. But the party was o success,
for Eta, although all present were
strangers to her. made herself affable
and agreeable, and even condescend-
ed to tell few capital negro stories,
which delighted Driver beyond meas
ure. Nor was he sparing of his. com
pliments; and asked leave to call on
Mrs. Muttonfat next afternoon, zen
Igsgements permitting" The lady
laughed and said:
Engagements! What engage
ments can you have TO keep you from
Iany appointments you want to keep?
IOf course, to morrow at four"
| Well, you see, Pm not my own
master, ma'am, and the Duke may be
coming tc town at any momeni," re-
!; Iplied Driver.
II Mrs. Muttoniat did not know
tiwhether the reference TO the Duke wa!
,!swagger or not, and she did not in
j ilauire, for she wanted to humor thu
l!man. SO she smiled, and after th2.l
, ling her host for a most delightiu
: sa,evening, went home in her hire
= uijbrougham, and congratulated he
eldaughter on what fairly promised I
i, q lbe an end of their scheming and ma
!. ''.tnGuvring.
II "He IS peaceful, honest, oper
n hearted fellow" said Eta, dreamll.
+, i"solid ami English looking. Heigh'
y suppose he will do"
ct MI Driver called and proposed
N tMr. Cornhill was consulted on u
tmatter, and his replies were most 50
lt-lisfactory. Driver was far above Il
ie world, and intended to settle numbe
le to 6 Driver Terrace on his futu
pc wife; they produced about seven hu
ed ldred a year, and there was no questi'
N: las to his title to the property; on tn
OF score, Mr. Cornhill pledged his proft
, isional reputation. 1t was not afluen
ID lnor a coronet that he offered, but
re- was comfort and peace; a lull from 7
ny planning. and annoyance, and so n
Eta Muttonfat's engagement 10 a
az john Driver was announced.
mel Her friends were kinder than {
an had expected, considering that 6
ne was going to marry out of tLeir s
cir This they did not seem in the least
no mind, and though many OF them W
re labsent from town, and could not C
itithey wrote pretty letters of congra
>ed tlation, and in due course sent eleg
ltrltles by way of wedding presel
'p- 1.-The ceremony was great succ
ana The Duke OF Ihatshire came to J.
res; don on purpose, and shook hands
'ept daily with bride and bridegroom,
pay sented them with handsome Gle
ary and informed Mrs. Muttonfat that
,oo' was, indeed, lucky woman to l
ten secured tor her daughter so respo
lder lble and honest q husband. ''
oe, family have known him SINCE he
ana boy," he continued, land strai!
ues. er, more upright servant no one
leAe ihad."
han SERVANT your grace" repe
uss- Nrs Muttonfat. 81 do not ur
ing, stand you, Mr.. Driver has a cor
Eta tence of his own, he has settled 8
hundred year on Eta, and has t
hlnh as much as that coming in from h
neie property"
ddie "Has he, indeed?'' said the q
oeen "I knew he was saving fellow.
. that is too much money; perhaps
MIS-. better have look through the s
new accounts when get back"
lure, II do not understand your gri
rade! replied Mrs. Muttontat, with dig
win i"What on earth can your stabl'
with counts have to do with my son'in'
nave | should like to know"
pro- The Duke OF Thatshire whi'
u So and looked curiously at his Inter
II altor.
girl "Simply that he is my coach
land was my fathers before me-"
TINS And then he turned on his heel
that had very good story TO tell that
Sn In a, The club. where / heard it. as |
/ and II IN Won. over our b. and S.
would
left A Bravaoo.
plan In the fight around the foot hi